There is no need to worry about me, I'm doing well. The lord of these lands has offered me to stay a little longer and who am I to refuse him. Business here couldn't have been better; there are many people interested in our work, in our whiskey. I will return soon, but do not worry, I ensure you, my stay here has been very useful so far.

How are you, my brother? And how are our siblings and my niece? I miss you all.

Now tell me about the lord of those far away lands where you're staying. You know I always want to know the details about the business you're doing there. Nothing personal. By this I'm letting you know you need to be back within a month. There are things that need to be done here in Fallen Skies.

The family is doing alright. Rose and I are paying a visit to D'Auvignon at the moment. Damned city.

The lord I'm staying with is a kind man, he has ensured I have nothing to worry about here. He has showed me his city and I must say, I am impressed. It is nothing like the cities we know in Fallen Skies, however. I will try my best to be back within a month, what is the business you need me for?

I'm glad you are all doing so well. And please do not get in any arguments in D'Auvignon, brother. The city is not worth it, it has never been.

Sincerely,

Costia Bourbon

------ A week later

Dear Brother,

I'm sure you must have received my letter by now, or the bird I sent it with, never got to Fallen Skies in the first place.. I highly doubt that, though. There has been no response from you, whatsoever. Makes me think there's.. something to worry about.

Are you angry with me, brother?

Sincerely,

Costia Bourbon

------ Five days later

Dear Brother,

Please don't be angry with me, brother.I will make up to my absence when I get home, I promise.

Oh you know me too damn well. It took me a while to find myself a new feather after I ruined the other one while trying to write back to your first letter. Anyhow. You know what I said. A month, not one day later. I have better things to do then trying to get my sweet, innocent little sister back home.